Let’s Choose Love Blog
Find stories full of love, inspiration, inclusivity, individuality, interconnection, and community. We love to capture stories of our grantees, community partners, founders, etc.
Empowering Communities through Financial Literacy | Sharron Tendai
Sharron Tendai created “Get Her to the Bag” to fight against the growing wealth gaps in Washington DC by promoting financial empowerment. Through workshops covering topics such as savings, investments, credit management, and saving mechanisms, Sharon support women, specifically women of color, in learning financial literacy.
Summer Cohort - Introducing Our Newest Grantees
Meet the newest cohort of Let’s Choose Love Grantees!
Creating Inclusive Spaces | Nathan Armstrong
Nathan Armstrong, a 21-year-old psychology and communication studies student, embarked on a journey to create the first Inclusive Game Night in partnership with the psychology club to not only spread mental health awareness but also foster connections and friendships among students.
From Queen City with Love | The Slice Girlz
The Slice Girlz, Andrea and Dawn, in Allegany County, MD are creating a collaborative musical experience called, From Queen City with Love. The Slice Girlz have gathered musicians from all over their Middle Appalachia community to come together and record original music that they can then share with the world.
The best part? All proceeds from the From Queen City with Love project will be donated to the Allegany Arts Council to create a beautiful outdoor performance space for future generations to enjoy!
Cane Quest | Natlie Armstrong
Natalie Armstrong is a junior at NE State University in Oklahoma, studying to be a bilingual speech language pathologist. In her free time, Natalie volunteers at the Oklahoma School for the Blind during their annual Cane Quest competition. Natalie is using her Let’s Choose Love grant to support the competition by purchasing high quality prizes for competitors.
I am a Survivor | Kiara James
Kiara James stared Pushing Forward to support people living with SCIs in Louisville Kentucky. James is using her Let’s Choose Love grant to share the stories of SCI survivors in the new project, “I am a Survivor”.
Community Baby Shower | Geneva Jackson
Geneva Jackson manages Sara’s House, a Detroit based non-profit that works with homeless and low-income women to empower them to become self-sufficient and independent. One of the incredible things Sara’s House offers is a Community Baby Shower for expecting mothers experiencing homelessness.
The Murrieta Train Project | Aimee Edgeworth
Aimee Edgeworth is on a mission to bring the rich history of Murrieta California to life by creating the Pearl Center for Creative Arts. Pearl will soon be housed in a historical train car, allowing center visitors to interact with living history! Aimee is using her Let’s Choose Love grant to host the Lace & Locomotives fundraiser for the Murrieta Train Project.
Perfect Synchronicity
Last weekend, a few hundred people came together to celebrate Rebecca and her newest album, Sanctuary, at the eTown theater in Boulder, Colorado. Artists, musicians, philanthropists, business leaders, healers, refugees, veterans, and community members came together in what Nick Forster (CEO of eTown) called perfect synchronicity.
Innovative Self-Expressive Artist Studio | Lucinda Jones
Lucinda Jones is a quiet powerhouse, one of those humble people whose actions speak louder than their words. As a young artist and educator, Lucinda has already made a lasting impact on the Oklahoma City through her non-profit Innovative Self-Expressive Artist Studio (ISEA) Inc.
Partners in Positive Change | The Sanctuary Project & LCL
Let’s Choose Love is partnering with the Sanctuary Project to bring more loving, heart-felt music into the world! Join us in a night of fun & celebration!